Unlike in years past, in 2018, the September call-up has been more about role players than impact stars. There was plenty of potential with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Eloy Jimenez, but those teams opted to play conservative when it came to service-time accrual. Alas, there is no Corey Seager type carrying his veteran team to the playoffs and yours to the finish line.

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With only about a month left in the fantasy baseball season, here is a look at the minor leaguers you need to know for 2019. Tommy Rancel details which prospects in the high minors have the best hit tool, power and speed.

Looking for the next stars in the fantasy pitching categories? We scout out nine players set to make an impact in strikeouts, WHIP and saves.

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Instead, we have a mix of starting pitchers trying to be relievers for contenders or positioning themselves for a rotation spot on teams well out of it. We have a pair of promising backstops -- for different reasons -- and a few outfielders who could be big-time players in 2018. Some of the names below can help in a pinch right now, but most will have more opportunity to offer assistance next season.

In no particular order, here we go...

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